Photo & Video App Screenshot Examples

Photo and video apps have the easiest category to show and the hardest to stand out in. Every competitor has beautiful images, so the listings that win make the transformation obvious: before and after, one tap, finished result.

These examples use editorial, image-forward templates with editor, feed and profile screens.

4 photo & video screenshot examples

What works for photo & video app screenshots

Show a before and after

A split or side-by-side comparison communicates the app's value instantly. Use a magnifier overlay to zoom into the detail that improved.

Choose demo photos carefully

Use images you own or have licensed, and pick subjects your audience shoots (food, travel, portraits). Stock-looking photos weaken the story.

Let the image fill the frame

Editorial or panoramic templates give photos more room than a small framed phone. Keep captions short so they don't cover the image.

Respect the 20% text guidance

Google Play recommends keeping text overlays under 20% of a screenshot. Visual apps benefit most from following it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use stock photos in my photo app screenshots?
Yes, if your license allows commercial use in app store marketing. Many stock licenses do, but check, and avoid recognizable people without model releases.
How do I show video features in a screenshot?
Show the timeline or editor UI with a clear caption, and add a preview video on Google Play or an App Preview on the App Store for the motion itself.
Which templates work best for visual apps?
Editorial and panoramic layouts that give the image room to breathe. Keep device frames minimal so the photo stays the hero.
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